Stephen Ministry at First Presbyterian

Stephen Ministry is ... a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministries are committed Christian people who ... express God's care through their lives to others; receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts; are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training; visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care; participate in regular suppport and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders; are committed to perserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship; serve at least two years; receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service. Our Stephen Ministers work to reach more people with Christian care than our pastors can each by themselves. People who receive care from a Stephen Minister - receive quality Christian care, deepen their relationship with their Lord, grow in their desire to participate in Christian community, come to value ministry from another lay person while continuing contact with the pastor. Stephen Ministry enhances our outreach by ... creating a "caring ministry explosion" where many instead of a few are offering God's love and care in intentional, systematic ways. enabling our entire congregaton to grow as a warm, loving, nuturing community where people are cherished and cared for in Jesus Christ. identifying our congregation to our community as a place where people's needs are taken seriously.

 

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